Description:
Saint Mark the Evangelist from a 15th century (c.1480) Book of Hours (Rouen). The scene depicts Saint Mark holding a scroll. Facing the Evangelist is a winged lion, the symbol of Saint Mark. Surrounding the scene is a full border decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers. A peacock and a mythical creature playing the lute further enhance the border. The leaf is rich in blues, reds, greens, yellows, and of course gold. Beneath the miniature are 4 lines of text opening with a grand initial ?R? ?recumbentibus? (reclining) in red on a blue background with gold decoration. Verso contains 15 lines of text in Latin and a foliate border of red thistles, yellow fruits and blue & gold acanthus leaves. Size: 120 x 85 mm (approx. 4.7 x 3.3 inches) Miniature: 54 x 38 mm